A scorching heatwave has gripped the plains of Pakistan and neighboring India, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, including a rare 53 degrees Celsius recorded in Larkana district. This late but intense heatwave follows Pakistan's wettest April on record, signaling the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns attributed to climate change. Environmentalists like Zabardast Khan Bangash highlight the challenge of forecasting such volatile weather, affecting preparedness in vulnerable countries like Pakistan. The agricultural sector, which employs a significant portion of Pakistan's population, is particularly susceptible to these extreme weather events, impacting crop growth and production. Mango production, a crucial export for Pakistan, has declined for three consecutive years due to climate change effects, affecting export targets and revenue projections. Additionally, climate change manifests in other forms in Pakistan, including sea erosion, internal migration, heightened landslide and flood risks, and glacier lake outburst floods, posing significant challenges to the country's resilience and development efforts.
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